Applicator



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In] M w VINVENTOR. OrasteiZSc fascia ATTORNEY Patented Feb. 1 1941 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE 'ArrucA'ron Oreste It. Scioscla, Pittsburgh, Pa.

Application April 19, 1938, Serial No. 202,983

This invention relates to applicators and has particular relation to such an applicator as may be used for removing small portions of. liquid from a dish or bottle.

In the past it has been common to use appliprovision of an applicator which when being used, does not have to actually touch the body to which it is being applied in order to discharge the liquid.

Still another object of the invention is the g0 provision of an applicator which will pick up a uniform and substantial amount of liquid and which is easily discharged when desired.

Another and still further object of the invention is the provision of an applicator which will remove substantially all of the liquid from a bottle and when being drawn out therefrom, less care is necessary in avoiding touching the sides of the bottle.

Other and. further objects of the invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art from a reading of the complete specification and claims.

Referring to the drawings whereinI have illustrated embodiments of my invention,

Fig. 1 shows the applicator in a bottle of th 5 cor}; type, the latter being partially sectioned for the purpose oi clearness;

Fig- 2 is another form of the invention as applied to a screw-type closure member of a bottle, the bottle being sectioned for clearness;

Fig. 3 is a) perspective view of my invention.

Figs. 4 and 5 are front and rear views respectively of the applicator when used alone not attached to the corkor closure member of the bottle.

Figs. 6 and 7 are cr0ss-se0tional views of bottles having modifications of my invention.

Figs. 8 and. 9 are respectively enlarged views of the forms of the invention shown in Figs. 6 and '7.

Similar reference characters refer to the same or similar parts throughout the specification and drawings.

In providing my improved applicator, I hav utilized the surface tension of liquids to serve 55 my purpose in carrying the liquid to be dispensed and in discharging the same at the desired time.

In Figs. 3, 4, ahd 5 a shaft of shank I0 is provided with a lifting spoon or pper located at the lower end and'which I have designated generally as H. In the bottom of the dipping spoon is an opening l2 in the form of a round hole as illustrated but this opening may be any one of many various shapes. The size of the opening l2, and its proportions will, naturally, depend upon the type of liquid being used. For example,-a

- larger opening could be used if it was intended to use this applicator with a heavier liquid having a greater surface tension. The body portion of the dipping spoon H is so shaped that there will be within a bowl i 3 for holding a substantial amount of liquid. The actual amount which can be carried will depend upon the size of the bowl it and the characteristics of the liquid being used. In Fig. 2 I have shown'a bottle it having a fln'eaded portion It adjacent its opening and being provided with 7a screw-top it to fit the threaded portion of the bottle. Beneath the center of the screw top I have illustrated an applicator holder it, in which the shank of the applicator H1 is embedded. It will be noted that this apphcator shank it isbent as at it and is of sumcient length and proper shape to reach one side of the bottle adjacent the line where the side and bottom come together. The purpose of this par- I ticular' shape will be readily understood if itis imagined that a small amount of liquid remains in the bottle. The small amount of liquid is made to come within the applicator bowl and the screw top i5 unscrewed and removed. By this method, practically all of the liquid may be removed from the bottle. This liquid is applied as will later be described.

I In Fig. 1 I show a bottle Hi having a cork top closure member H6, in the lower portion of which is embedded the shank H] of the applicator. In this form, the shank is straight and the bowl is located adjacent to the bottom of the bottle when the closure member I it is in place.

After the applicator has received its load of liquid it has been observed that touching the side of a bottle or dish with the edge of the bowl, does not'remove the liquid.v The liquid when in the bowl extends slightly below the opening in the bowl and does not run out due to the fact that surfape tension holds the liquid together.

When it is desired to apply the liquid as for example to a cut, it is only necessary to bring the affected portion with the body portion of the applicator itself. This is particularly advantageous in applying antiseptics to cuts, sores, or burned portions of the body. Because the atfected portion receives the liquid without actually being touched, this applicator afiords eiiiciency of operation without irritation due to the contact its shape a substantial quantity can be carried,

this quantity varying, of course, with the size of the bowl and the type of liquid.

Not the least important feature of this invention is that the applicator does not have to be removed from the bottle without touching the sides. The skin frictionmf the liquid holds the liquid adjacent the center and the touching of the sides of the bottle does not cause the liquid to be lost from the applicator.

It will be observed that the applicator can be used efiectively in applying liquid on the sides and even on the bottom of, for example,

the arm of a patient.

The material of which this applicator is made, is not essential. It may be made not only of stainless steel or other metal but .it may also be made of glass, porcelain or even resinoid products.

In the form of the invention illustrated in Figs. 6 and s, a bottle I00 has 9. top m which carries a tubular shank portion H0 made of a hollow piece of pipe as for example of glass or any other suitable material. Along the sides of the tubular body portion H0 are one or' more openings I. At the bottom of the tubular shank body portion H0 is an opening I I2 in a bowl-shaped end H3 which is designed to hold the liquid and corresponds to the bowl l3 already described. .v I

The actual amount of liquid which may be taken up by the lower portion 3 of the body portion ill! will, of course, depend upon the characteristics of the liquid and also upon the size of the opening I II, the inside diameter of the bowl-shaped end H3 and the positions of the openings Ill. The operation of this applicator'is very similar to the operation of the applicator illustrated in Figs. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5,

, the opening or openings HI admitting air to the top of the liquid being carried. As the opening 2 is spaced away from the edge of the tube N0, the liquid will not be drawn but of the bowl -I I3 it the side of the lower portion of the 0 tube I It) should touch the side of the bottle as the applicator is withdrawn therefrom.

In. Figs. 1 and 9, a slightly difl'erent iorm' of the invention is illustrated. In these figures the bottle 200 has a stopper 2M which carries the shank portion 2). In this form, the shank portion is curved to reach the space at the side of the bottom of the bottle 200 somewhat in the manner as the form. illustrated in Fig. 2.

The openings 2 in the sides of the tube 2l0 supply the air to the top of the liquid within the bowl 2 l3. This air provides pressure to promote the discharge of'the liquid through the.

opening 2|! when the liquid which hangs at the opening, touches the place where the liquid is to be applied.

These applicators may be made of any of the materials already described or of any other suitable material.

The applicator, which I have described as for applying antiseptics to cuts, sores, etc. has other uses where a small amount of liquid is needed.

While I have shown and described in detail embodiments of my invention, it is desired to have it understood that modifications and changes may be made without departing from the spirit of the invention of its scope as claimed.

Having described my claim. is:

1. An applicator having a shank portion, an open bowl-shaped end on the shank for carrying the liquid, the bowl having an opening from the inside of and at the lower portion of the bowl-shaped end to the outside thereof, the periphery of the sides of the bowl being above the opening, the periphery and the opening being sufilciently small to support the skin tension of the liquid to substantially maintain the shape of the latter as the angular position of the shank of the applicator is varied relative to the vertical and to insure substantially the same amount remaining in the bowl on successive dippings in the liquid. I

2. In combination, a bottle having a closure member, an applicator having a shank, one end oil which is secured to the closure member, an

invention, what I open bowl-shaped end on the shank for carrying the openin the periphery and the opening be-' ing sufliciently small to support the skin tension of the liquid to substantially maintain the shape of the latter as the angular position of the till shank of the applicator is varied relative to the vertical and to insure substantially the same amount remaining in the bowl-shaped end on successive dippings in the liquid.

ORESTE R. SCIOSCIA. 

